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Yes, coral is a cnidarian.
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What is coral a arthropod or sponge or an echinoderm?
Coral is nor arthropod , sponge or echinoderm , A coral is a cnidarian also called a coelenterate because it possess cnidocytes , stinging cells , gastrovascular cavity ,tentacles which are cnidarian charters .
Is a free swimming form of a cnidarian called a polyp?
no,a polyp is a coral egg.and yes coral is a living animal.
What is the scientific name of coral and coral reefs?
There is no one specific name for coral. Coral is a common name given to Cnidarian animals that make up the physical structure of coral reefs.
Do jellyfish and coral belong to the same phylum?
Yes, jellyfish, coral and anemones are of the Cnidarian Phylum. (aka Coelenterate ) these all have stinging cells known as nematocysts. =]
How do put cnidarian in a sentence?
On the field trip, I saw a "cnidarian"when we went on a submarine.**************************A jellyfish is a basic example of a cnidarian.
Is an octopuss a cnidarian?
No, an octopus would be an example of a mollusk (not a cnidarian).
Is a cnidarian respiratory or circulatory system?
respiratory system is a cnidarian
What order and family is coral in?
Scientific Classification:Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: CnidariaClass: AnthozoaExtant Subclasses and Orders:AlcyonariaAlyconaceaHelioporaceaZoanthariaAntipathariaCorallimorphariaScleractiniaZoanthidea
Is squid a Cnidarian?
No- they do not belong to the phylum Cnidarian. They belong to Molluska.
What a Cnidarian?
A jelly fish. Cnidarian's have a sting cell called a cnidnocyte which is the defining feature.
Is an earthworm a cnidarian?
No it is not. :)
Where does the name Cnidarian come from?
Cnidarian comes from the Greek/Turkish word "Cnidos" which means stinging nettle
